Los Osos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Los Osos, California is 15,048 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 403rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $103,504, the median home value is $728,000, and the median age is 47.3.
15,048
Population
1179
People / sq mi
$103,504
Median Income
$728,000
Median Home Value
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Los Osos covers 12.8 sq mi of land at 1179 people per square mile.
About Los Osos, CA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Los Osos: a median age of 47.3, older than the national median. With 15,048 residents, Los Osos is a city in California.
Median household income is $103,504, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $728,000, with typical rent around $1,909.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 50.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.7% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Los Osos — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$103,504
Median Household Income
$51,593
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$728,000
Median Home Value
$1,909
Median Rent
69.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.3%
High School+
50.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
69.4%
Public Transit
15.7%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.9%
Foreign Born
88.2%
Non-English at Home
8.1%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.5% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Osos, California has a population of 15,048 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 403rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Los Osos, California is $103,504, with 3.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Los Osos, California is $728,000, with median monthly rent at $1,909 and a homeownership rate of 69.7%.
The median age in Los Osos, California is 47.3 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.